Post Malone...Beyonce...and now Ed Sheeran? In a recent interview, the English singer-songwriter admitted that Nashville is his favorite city. He said that he plans to transition to country music "eventually". "I feel like I have to do it properly", said Sheeran. "Like once you transition to country, you can't transition back. It's a genre you [...]
By Emma Loura Pawnee Mental Health asked Riley County officials for an extension of its lease to 100 years to make renovations to the building on 2001 Claflin Road. Pawnee, a non-profit community mental health center, has a 10-year lease set to expire in June 2027. Commissioners on Thursday suggested a lease extension shorter than [...]
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As more electric vehicles come onto the market, communities like Manhattan are struggling to keep pace with necessary infrastructure. During a Tuesday presentation to the city commission, Jared Tremblay, with the Flint Hills Metropolitan Planning Organization, presented the region’s EV readiness plan. In Kansas approximately 88,000 electric vehicles were sold in 2024. Tremblay said it’s [...]
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The Riley County Police Department has announced three additional arrests related to two connected shootings from last fall. 39-year-old Katrece Johnson, of Manhattan; 17-year-old Dontavious Temple, of Topeka; and 21-year-old Dontreveon Temple McGlory have each been charged with two counts of attempted first-degree murder, three counts of criminal damage to property and single counts of [...]
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Kansas State University meteorologist and Mesonet manager Chip Redmond joined KMAN’s Morning News Thursday for a discussion of the upcoming weather forecast, ongoing fire danger and tips for burning safely.
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Kansas 1st District Congressman Tracey Mann called into KMAN’s Morning News Wednesday from Washington, D.C. to discuss activity in Congress including a potential vote on the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act and market reaction to President Trump’s newly imposed tariffs on other countries.
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In addition to being incredibly talented, Lainey Wilson is also gaining the reputation for having fun with her fans. This time, one of those fans walked away with a handful of cash! Lainey teamed up with a YouTube team of Steven and Joe, who produce a show called "Are You Kidding TV". The group stood [...]
Jayme Minton was appointed to fill a vacancy on the commission in May 2024, following the resignation of former commissioner Wynn Butler. She becomes the first candidate to officially file for the 2025 city race. In a statement to the Manhattan Mercury Wednesday, Minton said she has enjoyed serving and connecting with the community to [...]
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The city of Manhattan is considering a roundabout at Anderson Avenue and Bellehaven Road, near K-State’s Unger Complex. City staff members presented to the commission on Tuesday a proposal to include a roundabout or signalized intersection as part of the city’s upcoming reconstruction of Anderson Avenue over the next two years. Assistant city manager Wyatt [...]
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Parking will be a challenge in Aggieville this summer because of construction, so business owners want city officials to nix parking fees. The Manhattan city government plans to close Moro Street from North Manhattan Avenue to 12th Street as well as from 11th to 12th Street for street improvements. City commissioners on Tuesday considered a [...]
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